Actuated fender shield



J.-ANCHC )R ACTUATED FENDER SHIELD Filed March 1'7, 1934 May 7 1935.

5 Sheets-Sheet 1 Attorney.

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J. ANCHOR AC"Il'UIVI'EHJ FENDER SHIELD .Fi-led Max ch 11, 1954 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 &

May .7; 1935. J. ANCHOR ACTUATED FENDER SHIELD Filed March 17, 1934 s Sheets-Sheet 3 \IIIIIIIIII opening in the rear fenders.

' that it efiectively protects Patented May 7, 1935 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE I 2,000,813 ACTUATED FENDER SHIELD James Anchor, Detroit, Mich. Application March 17, 1934, Serial No. 116,089 13 Claims. (01. 280-153) It is obvious that in the most modern designing of motor cars, particularly in the aerodynamic type, that engineers have provided a shield for the purpose of covering the'major portion of the This opening has always been the customary method for accommodating the removal of the rear wheel.

It is known that one of the purposes for providing such a shield is that the same adds materially to the attractiveness of the vehicle and thereby lending a more finished appearance of the vehicle with respect to the fender unit of the same.

Another important advantage of the shield is the fenders and the body of the vehicle from the splashing of mud and Water upon the same.

However to the best of my knowledge, and up to the present time, no provision has been made for this accommodation for the front fenders, and for this reason and which is the primary object of my invention, I provide a shield to close.

the opening provided in the front fender for the same purposes as previously stated. Due to the oscillatory motion of the front wheels of an automobile necessary for steering the same, it has appeared much too diflicult for the engineers to develop such a shield without added complicated mechanism for this purpose. To this end I have devised a shield that possesses sufiicient yieldability so as to be eifective for the purpose without interfering with the action of the front wheels although they may be turned at maximum short radius.

Another advantage of my invention is that the shield may be changing a tire, orfor any purpose requiring removal of the wheel. 1

It will become readily apparent that the invention possesses many additional advantages, in

the course of the following detailed description, illustrated throughout the accompanying drawings, and more specifically pointed out in the appended claims.

With reference tothe drawings:

Figure 1 is an elevation of the shield as it will appear normally attached to the front fender.

Figure 2 is a vertically arranged sectional view taken substantially upon line 22 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a'plan sectional view taken upon line 3-3 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a greatly enlarged section taken upon line 4-4 of Figure 1.

Figures 5 and 6 are plan sectional views taken quickly and easily removed inv upon line 5-5 of Figure 1; both views illustrate substantially the movement of the shield responsive to right and left maximum short turn-. ing of the front wheels of the vehicle.

Figure 7 is an elevation of a modified form of 5 my invention. I Figure 8 is an elevation of the shield actuator member.

of a modified form of the seat for the shield.

Figure 12 is an isometric view of part of one of the sections of the shield.

Figure 13 is an end elevation of the horse shoe member, and Figure 14 is a front elevation of the same.

Figure 15 is a greatly enlarged view of a portion of Figure 10.

Figure 16 is a transverse section taken substantially upon line l6l6 of Figure 7.

Figure 17 is a greatly enlarged sectional view of the locator of the shield.

The invention or shield comprises a plurality of sections I, 2 and 3, and both ends of sections I and 2 being closed as at 4, Figure 11, and likewise the entire upper circumferential portion of section 3, thereby effecting this shape for the entire semi-circular edge of the shield; so that the same may detachably engage a similarly shaped seat [which is preferably formed as a part of fender A as indicated, however by referring to Figure 11 in which a modified form is shown, said seat may be composed of a separate member as at 5A in this view, and'welded to 40 fender A, forming the same relation to the shieldv as seat 5. In still another modified form, ends 2 of section I and 2, and the circumferential edge" of section 3 may be square,,and likewise a squareshape member may substitute member IA. Regardless of the shape of the seat adopted any form of an adequate seat may be used that will permit the shield to remain normally flush with the fender to which it is attached.

The object for providing a plurality of independently formed sections, such as I, 2 and 3, is of course to provide yieldability for the shield so as to accommodate the oscillatory motion of the vehicle wheels, and with reference to Figures 5 and 6 it is readily apparent that there will be 55 vided I my a slight motion of the shield even when thewheels are turned to maximum short radius, and it is believed that in the customary vehiclesonly section I of the shield will be subject to movement substantially as indicated in the above views, however sections 2 and 3 being provided should the movement of the shield be greater than indicated in said views. In this connection it is not believed that there will ever be any necessity for sections 3 to be moved, there being sufficient yieldability by virtue of sections I and 2.

In order to provide a suitable means for retaining sections I, -2 and-3 in their normal relation at all times, and by referring particularly to Figure 10 it is observed. that flexible cable Ii is proandv which extendsas indicated. Also referring to Figure 15, the metal is punched and deflected in a manner so as to form bushings 1 where said cable passes freely through said sections. As a modified form said bushings may be independently made and welded to the respective sections in the manner where bushings I are located, if preferred. Cable 6 is preferably a one-piece cable and freely passes through the eyelet in snap fastener 8, said fastener detachably engaging spring being secured to clip I0, said clip being connected to fender A in any approved manner. 1

The lowerportion of the shield is retained in its proper relation with fender A by means of snap fasteners II, which are respectively secured to the ends of cable 6 and are adapted to detachably engage respective springs I2, said springs being connected to clips I3 respectively. Said clips are secured to fender A where shown in any approved manner.

Referring to Figure 3 it is clearly observed that pulleys I4 are provided and are secured to fender A where indicated. Said pulleys are adapted to engagecable 6 in the manner as shown, thereby forming an adequate guide for the cable.

It is now understood that detachable by virtue ofsnap fasteners 8 and II, and in order to provide a means for quickly loeating the shield in the exact proper relation with fender A when the shield is placed in position, and by referring to Figure 17 it is clear that pin I5 is provided and is welded to said shield .where shown, also an aperture is providedin fender A so that said pin may detachably engage said apertur thereby forming a suitable top locator for the shield. Additional locators 30 are provided, which are likewise welded to section I where shown in Figure 10, and are adapted to detachably engage respective apertures provided for this purpose in fender 'A.

An additional provision is made for the purpose of drawing all sections of the shield perfectly in their proper position, and this is accomplished by providing clips I6 which are connected to section 3 by screws ISA where indicated, and clips II being secured to sections I and 2. Referring to Figure 4, this condition is clearly shown, and it is understood that by virtue of cable 6 passing through clips I6 and I! the cable will be held taut through the entire shield. Guide clips I8 are also provided for the accommodation of said cable and are connected to section I where shown.

With reference to Figures 3 and 10 it is seen that collars III are provided and secured to cable 6 by screws ISA respectively. The purpose of these washers is to form stops for cable 6 when the shield is removed, thus retaining sections I,

2 and 3 in their proper relation and preventing brake drum housing 9; the opposite end of said spring the shield is quickly.

with closed edges 4A that seat 5 and retained normally in this manner by attached to the fender, and

the shield from being rickety when removed from the fender. f

A very important feature of the invention is the shield actuator member 20 which is formed as in Figures 8 and 9, and having semi-circular pad 2| formed thereon and which is the means by which the actuator member is secured to the B of wheel 0 with the aid of nuts 22. Open portion 23 is provided in said actuator member so as to'prevent water from draining from the top thereof and down upon-the brake bands. It is also noted that semi-circular concave-convex portion 24 is formed as a part of said actuator member, and with peripheral flange 25 formed thereon as indicated. Referring to Figures 5 and 6 it is understood that when wheels C are turned to maximum short radius in either direction flange 25 will contact section I and moving same substantially as indicated in these views.

Recessed portions 26 are provided in section I soas to provide clearance for wheels C and in this manner reduce the outward travel of the shield to a minimum, and thereby prevent an awkward projection of the shield at all times.

In figures 13 and 14 it is seen that horseshoe member 21 is provided which has apertures 28 so that said member may be secured by cap screws to housing B, and by means of externally threaded studs 29 upon said member the'actuator member 20 may be connected to said horse-shoe member and accordingly be secured normally to housing B as in the method without the use of said member. The use of said horse-shoe member is of course optional.

v In order to adequately protect springs 9 and I2 sleeves 3I are provided, which may be of metal, rubber or any suitable material for this purpose. Also a similar sleeve 3IA being provided for spring 9A of the modified form in Figure 16.

With reference to Figures 7 and 16, a modified form of the shield is shown. In this form shield IA is composed of a solid piece of metal are adapted to engage snap fasteners IIA and 8A and said fasteners detachably engaging clips ISA and IOA respectively'. Shield IA is removed by releasing fasteners IIA. Also locator ISA is provided for the same purpose as pin I5.

It is of course understood that with the modified shield IA booster 20 will remain as in its original form and relation, and will actuate the shield substantially the same as indicated in Figures 5 and 6.

While I have hereinbefore set forth a single embodiment of the major structure of my invention, it is understood that the same is nevertheless susceptible to certain minor changes in the details of construction thereof, should this condition present itself during the course of any probable further development of the device for' the market, however in any eventuality a departure from the general principle involved would be consistently avoided.

Having thus described my invention, claim as new is:

' 1. In combination with a wheel and wheel mounting,

an actuator member secured to the wheel mounting and adapted to contact said shield during turning of the wheel whereby the shield is displaced from its normal operative position.

2. In a front fender wheel or sections assembled together what I vehicle front fe'nder.

shield, a plurality to form a single a shield releasably sections in a manner so 2,000,813 unit, a securing cable for the shield, said cable passing through both end portions of said sections, means for resiliently and detachably connecting the respective ends of the cable to the inner side of the fender, additional means for resiliently and detachably connecting the intermediate portion of the cable to the top-portion of the fender, and 'guide rollers for the cable mounted on the inner side of the fender.

3. In combination with a vehicle front fender, and a wheel, the outer side of the fender being open, a shield for the wheel arranged in the open outer side of the fender, a cable slidably connected to said shield, means for resiliently and detachably connecting the ends of the cable to the inside-of the fender, additional means for, resiliently and detachably connecting the intermediate portion of the cable to the top of the fender, and guide rollers for the cable mounted on the inside of the fender, adjacent the respective sides of the opening in the outer side of the fender.

4. In a front fender wheel shield, a plurality of sections, a securing cable for the shield, said cable freely passing through all of said sections, means provided in the sections for protecting said cable from undue wear, said cable being secured to the automobile fender, and means whereby said cable may be detached from said fender, thereby releasing the aforesaid shield'from said fender. v

5. In a front fender wheel shield, a plurality of sections, a securing cable for the shield, means whereby said cable may pass through all of said as to form a single unit of the shield, and detachable means for securing said cable to the fender of an automobile.

6. In a front fender wheel shield, a plurality of sections, a securing cable for the shield, means within all of said sections whereby said cable may slidably pass through both side portions of the sections, a pair of detachable fasteners, said fasteners being secured to the ends of said cable respectively, an additional detachable fastener with an eyelet formed thereon, the aforesaid cable to pass through said eyelet, a pair of guide pulleys, said pulleys being secured to the automobile fender and adapted to operatively engage said cable in spaced apart relation.

'7. In a front fender wheel shield, a plurality of sections,'a seat formed within the front fender, all of said sections when assembled being adapted to conform to said seat, a locator pin secured to the uppermost of said sections, an additional locator pin secured to each side portion of the lowermost of said sections, all of aforesaid lo- .cator pins being adapted to detachably engage respective apertures within the aforesaid seat.

8. In a front fender wheel shield, a plurality of sections, said sections when assembled forming a complete shield as described, means for detachably engaging said shield with the front fender of an automobile, an actuator member for the shield, said actuator member being semi-circular in formation and adapted to conform to the 'circumference of the vehicle wheel, a semi-circular pad formed upon said actuator member and means for securing the actuator member to the brake housing of said wheel, said actuator member being adapted to move the aforesaid shield outwardly of the fender so as to clear the wheel, responsive to the oscillatory motion of the wheels in steering the vehicle.

9. In a front fender wheel shield, comprising in combination, a plurality of sections, said sections when assembled forming a complete shield,

means for detachably engaging said shield with the front fender of an automobile, and means ordinated with the brake housing of the vehicle wheel whereby when said wheel is turned responsive to the steering of the vehicle, said shield will be actuated by the aforesaid means willciently to clear the wheel from contact with the shield. a

10. In a front fender wheel shield, a plurality of sections, said sections being assembled to form a single shield, a securing cable for the shield, said cable passing through both side portions of said sections, guide means for said cable, means upon both ends of said cable whereby the same may detachably engage an automobile fender.

11. In a front fender wheel shield, a plurality of sections forming a complete shield, means whereby said shield may detachably engage an automobile fender, a plurality of locators, one of said locators being secured to the top central portion of said shield, the other of said locators being secured to the respective end portions of the lowermost section of aforesaid shield, all of said locators detachably engaging respective apertures within said fender.

12. In combination with wheel and wheel mounting, a shield formed of a plurality of sections, means for retaining said sections assembled to form a single unit, means for detachably securing said shield-tothe fender, means associated with the wheel mounting whereby the shield will be moved'outward'ly of the fender simultaneous with the turning of the wheel in the steering of the vehicle thereof.

13. In a frontfender wheel shield, a plurality of sections, a cable, said cable passing through both end portions of all of said sections, means within said sections for causing said cable to draw the shield toward the fender, means upon said cable whereby the shield is detachably secured to the fender, means within the top and within both ends of the bottom of said shield for, locating the same upon the fender, means within the lowermost of aforesaid sections for guiding the cable in its passage outwardly of the shield, and means associated with the brake housing of the vehicle wheel for actuating the shield a vehicle front fender,

responsive to the oscillatory motion of the wheels in the steering of the vehicle.

' JAMES ANCHOR. [LBJ 

